Mathematics

Problem

Priya cuts two identical cardboard triangles, each having sides

6\,\text{cm},\;8\,\text{cm}

and

10\,\text{cm}

. She joins them along the side

8\,\text{cm}

to form a kite. What is the perimeter of the kite? a)

36\text{ cm}

32\text{ cm}

28\text{ cm}

40\text{ cm}